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Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Supported Mission for U.S. Government...
2014-12-14 00:45:24| Automakers - Topix.net
Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp company, played a major role to successfully place a classified payload into orbit for the U.S. government with the inaugural launch of an RL10C-1 upper-stage engine. The mission was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, which also used Aerojet Rocketdyne helium pressurization tanks, four AJ60 solid rocket boosters and a dozen upper-stage thrusters used for roll, pitch, yaw and settling burns.
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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
2014-12-03 12:04:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Chemical Propulsion Engineer in the Propulsion Engineering Section, Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics Division, Mechanical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Propulsion Engineering Section, and will undertake tasks assigned by him on technical support activities for projects and monitoring of ESA research and development RD contracts. The responsibilities of the incumbent will be to undertake assignments, as delegated by and in coordination with management, as follows provide expert technical support and consultancy in launcher propulsion liquid, including storable and cryogenic technologies, and solid propulsion and spacecraft various chemical propulsion technologies to the Agency project teams responsible for the development of launchers and spacecraft, throughout all project phases contribute to the preparation of work plans in the areas of launcher and spacecraft propulsion in the Agencys technological programmes, with a particular contribution expected on systems and new propulsion aspects prepare and manage, from a technical perspective, ESA contracts for studies, experimental investigations and engineering development activities in space propulsion contribute to the distribution of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in aerospace or mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on spacepropulsionrelated subjects. Candidates must have several years of experience in the design and development of chemical propulsion systems and components for launcher andor spacecraft applications. Knowledge and experience in electric propulsion will be considered an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with a comprehensive system background, including an appreciation of the stateofthe art in space propulsion areas a good knowledge of the specialist technological areas involved in space propulsion including the assembly, integration and verification AIV and testing of propulsion systems and components experience in the definition and specification of RD activities in the space propulsion field. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, applicants should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 10 December 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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MHI completes development of next-generation LNG carrier; apple-shaped tanks and hybrid propulsion
2014-11-30 11:31:44| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has completed development of the "Sayaringo STaGE," a next-generation LNG carrier. The Sayaringo STaGE was developed as a successor to the Sayaendo , the company's LNG carrier evolved from carriers with Moss-type spherical tanks that offer a high level of reliability.
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MHI completes development of next-generation LNG carrier; apple-shaped tanks and hybrid propulsion
2014-11-29 13:55:33| Green Car Congress
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TM4 JV Prestolite Electric Propulsion Systems launches production at its Chinese facility
2014-11-26 19:55:41| Green Car Congress
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